It's definitely a secrecy issue. The Mac Pro has been the first complete product surprise since the iPhone v1.
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Tim Cook to Apple Employees in New Video: 'At Apple, We Do the Right Thing'
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I work at a large corporation and we have to watch a video like this and answer some related questions once a year. Its likely this is par for the course at Apple as well.
Both the iPhone and iPad "leaked". Just not to the degree we see today. They were more of rumblings heard using a listening device. Not found in a bar...
Nothing to see here folks move along.
And yes, the person who uploaded the video is an apple employee, who I have been informed from my sources that he's been terminated.
And yes, the person who uploaded the video is an apple employee, who I have been informed from my sources that he's been terminated.
And pretty much all software releases (iOS, OS X, iLife, iWork, Pro software...), as well all Macs, oh and accessories too.
In fact, that leaves us with nothing but iPhones and iPads, save for the first iteration of each.
I didn't perceive it in the manner in which are stating.
It just happens that Kentucky Fried Chicken uses the same phrase.
I've got a friend who works at Apple and I can't get him to even comment about any rumors and doesn't care to even get into any discussion about the company.
I also gather it is pretty compartmentalized over there and each division doesn't really know what is going on elsewhere with other products unless one is upper management.
I also gather it is pretty compartmentalized over there and each division doesn't really know what is going on elsewhere with other products unless one is upper management.
Exactly. This seems like just Apple's take on an employee code of conduct. Standard for any company, really. Not sure why so much is being made of it.
You know Apple has an extensive phone support center, right?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
I doubt that will help much. Apple cannot simply tell Foxconn or others to go to hell, because they need reliable mega-volume production.
If Apple is serious about containing leaks, they need to do more manufacturing in-house.
I work for a corporation. We get this anti trust pep talk every year. It's what corporations do. We sign documents promising to be honest and up front with customers etc. You know, it may even be required by the gov't to have Corp's do that. I don't see anything unusual here, just business as usual.
A casual yet sincere warning to all Apple employees. This is necessary to maintain security standards, code of conduct as well as credibility issues. Most large corporations have this to protect themselves as well as make people aware that they exist.
The iPhone did not leak. Neither did the iPad.
Leak means that we've seen what the device looks like before it's release. We knew both devices were coming, but we didn't see them until they were officially unveiled...
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Yeah it's really just the iPhones and iPads that leak. I wonder if it's because those are Apple's most sought after products. iPod touches have leaked too though.
Maybe because they have to stockpile so many it's just bound to leak. The Mac Pro didn't have to really be mass produced when it was first shown. Same with the iPhone and iPad.
YES. This serves a good purpose for Apple. It totally removes an employee's ability to say "but you never told me" when you try and fire him.
All the place I used to work had this kind of training every year. It was not just an email either. we'd have in-person presentations and all set and watch the video then question and answers following. We'd sign the roster on the way out.
It really DID work. Everyone knew that i some one was doing something not right to report it. The company depended on it's reputation and needed to keep it spotless.
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This video was NOT about leaks. It was about business practices including things like ant-trust laws and when an employee is speaking for Apple and MUCH more then just leaks, if leaks were even covered.